Rotary Driller

Borehole Solutions Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Borehole Solutions Group is seeking a Ground Investigation Lead Driller to join their Geotechnical Division in Peterborough. This role involves operating rotary drilling rigs, undertaking geotechnical sampling, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience and a focus on delivering high-quality results. The company offers competitive salaries, a supportive training environment, and various benefits including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company vehicle and fuel card

Mental health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive training opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of drilling rigs and operations.
• Excellent knowledge of UK ground investigation industry standards.
• Possess a clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-purpose geotechnical rotary drilling rigs.
• Undertake geotechnical sampling and installation of monitoring equipment.
• Manage onsite drilling operations and liaise with clients.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Self-Management

Client Liaison

Education

NVQ Land Driller qualification

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

The Borehole Solution Group, is a long established multi-disciplinary company with its land management division, and its geotechnical & geoenvironmental contractor and consultant division. We now have a unique opportunity for a Ground Investigation Lead Driller with at least 3 years relevant industry experience to join our growing Geotechnical Division primarily working out of the Peterborough area. However other area’s are available.

The role will involve operating our multi-purpose rotary drilling rigs on various projects in a wide range of environments. A challenging and rewarding role.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operation of multi-purpose geotechnical rotary drilling rigs. Some experience of working with the Sonic drilling system would be of benefit but not essential.
• Undertake geotechnical sampling, coring, open holing and in-situ testing to recognised industry standards.
• High quality installation of geotechnical and geo-environmental monitoring equipment.
• Responsible for onsite drilling operations and management of Drilling Support Operatives/Assistant Drillers.
• Maintain company drilling rig, equipment and vehicles to a high standard.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues and scheme engineers.
• Work in accordance to company SHEQ procedures.

Essential Professional/Technical Skills & Qualifications:

• In-depth working knowledge of drilling rigs and their capabilities. Preferably NVQ Land Driller qualified.
• Minimum of three years lead rotary drilling experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK ground investigation industry, standards and working practices.
• A good working knowledge of health and safety practises.
• Willing to work throughout the UK and stay away overnight as contracts demand – majority of work will however be within commutable distance.
• Industry relevant tickets/qualifications desirable including: CSCS, NPORS, CPCS however training will be provided.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to self-manage.
• You will possess a clean driving licence.
• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Salary and benefits:

• Salary is above the national average with great benefits.
• Renumeration is relevant to experience and paid monthly.
• Overtime paid and time. Shift and schedule - Monday to Friday
• Our company provides a strong focus on training and developing all its employees to the highest level from plant operations training and Health & Safety Leadership Training, through to BOSIET, we offer and promote a wide range of training to invest in our employees.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company vehicle to perform your role and fuel card.
• 24hr access to mental health and wellbeing support.

To apply for the Ground Investigation Lead Driller role, simply send your CV, and we will review it and contact you immediately.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Borehole Solutions Group by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Driller” roles.

Honeydon, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Oakham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Throckenholt, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Turves, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Ramsey Forty Foot, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Corby, England, United Kingdom 13 hours ago

Over, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Swingbrow, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Ring's End, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Chatteris, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

March, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Houghton, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Little Paxton, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago

Mepal, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Oakham, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Medbourne, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Outwell, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Lower Dean, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Nordelph, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Trainee / Junior Buildings Validation Surveyor

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Ellington, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom £35,000.00-£45,000.00 2 days ago

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom 11 months ago

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Registration Officer (RO) - Peterborough

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Join the Petstock Group World...NZ Expressions of Interest

Christchurch, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Kettering, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Great Staughton, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.